Poly(L-lactide)(PLLA), MW 40-60K is a biodegradable polyester derived from L-lactide. This molecular weight grade combines crystallinity, mechanical integrity, processability, and controlled degradation specifically for drug delivery, tissue engineering, scaffold fabrication, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Biodegradable Polyester: PLLA contains hydrolyzable ester linkages that support gradual polymer degradation under appropriate conditions.
- MW 40-60K: Provides a moderate molecular weight range that balances polymer integrity, processability, and degradation behavior.
- Stereoregular Structure: The L-lactide-derived polymer structure specifically promotes crystallinity and supports useful thermal and mechanical properties.
- Good Processability: The moderate molecular weight facilitates polymer processing and formulation while maintaining useful structural properties.
- Controlled Degradation: The semicrystalline polyester structure specifically supports gradual hydrolytic degradation for controlled-release and biomaterial applications.
- Versatile Polymer Platform: Supports fabrication into particles, films, fibers, membranes, porous scaffolds, and other polymer structures.
- Biomaterial Compatibility: Provides a widely used biodegradable polymer platform for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biomaterial development.
Applications
- Drug Delivery: Supports development of biodegradable particles, polymer matrices, and drug-delivery systems.
- Controlled Release: Provides a biodegradable polymer matrix for sustained and controlled-release formulation research.
- Tissue Engineering: Supports fabrication of biodegradable matrices and scaffolds for tissue engineering research.
- Scaffold Fabrication: Suitable for preparation of porous scaffolds, membranes, films, fibers, and related polymer structures.
- Electrospinning: Supports fabrication of PLLA fibers and fibrous scaffolds for biomaterial research.
- Polymer Processing: Suitable for research involving solvent casting, extrusion, molding, and other compatible processing techniques.
- Biomaterial Research: Supports development of biodegradable polymer systems, composites, coatings, and related biomaterials.
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container under cool, dry conditions. Protect from moisture and excessive heat during long-term storage.
- Handling: Protect from moisture because hydrolysis can reduce polymer molecular weight. Dry the polymer appropriately before melt processing or other moisture-sensitive applications.
This product provides a biodegradable polymer platform with a practical balance of processability, structural properties, crystallinity, and controlled degradation. It specifically supports drug delivery, scaffold fabrication, tissue engineering, electrospinning, and biomaterial research.
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